Children from poorest families in north of England are falling behind peers in south before age five, IPPR North thinktank finds

The survey assessed 138 local areas for 26 different factors including salaries, disposable household income and the cost of essential goods, such as fuel, food and energy bills.  

With the northern powerhouse revving up, the sexiest jobs in British politics will soon not involve a seat in the House of Commons but the best office in a town hall

A new wave of huge schools is planned to add places without new buildings. But there are fears the most vulnerable pupils could suffer

Steve Double makes claim as MPs call for review of policy that outlaws term-time absences from school other than in ‘exceptional’ circumstances

The young people left in charge of children in Sierra Leone are struggling to provide food for their siblings let alone pay for their schooling or find a job